systolic

Meanings

• adjective

  Pertaining to or causing a contraction or systole, as of a heart chamber or a muscle.

• noun

  A peak pressure or value reached during a contraction, as of the heart or a muscle.

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Variants

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systole , systoles , systolic

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'systole' meaning 'a standing together' or 'a drawing together'.

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Trivia

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1. The systolic pressure is typically higher than the diastolic pressure in a healthy adult.

2. High systolic pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.

3. Systolic pressure can be measured using a sphygmomanometer, a device that measures blood pressure.

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1. diastolic pressure: The pressure in the arteries between heartbeats when the heart relaxes and fills with blood.

2. blood pressure: The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of the blood vessels.

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In medicine, the systolic pressure is an important measurement used to assess cardiovascular health.

How to Memorize "systolic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a heart contracting and the pressure building up as the chambers squeeze together.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'systolic' with the sound of a heartbeat or a pump working.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Systolic: Squeeze Your Systole Complete' to remember the meaning of the term.

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